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Ornamental wrought iron gates can be found at the most prestigious homes in downtown Charleston.These gates guard the entrance to magnificent homes, driveways and secret gardens. There are so many different fabulous styles from simple geometric shapes to intricate detailed designs. The gates were painted vivid, bright colors in the 19th century, but now they are mostly painted black or Charleston green. The forged ornamental ironworks on the Charleston peninsula are said to be one of the most impressive public collection in the country. The Cleland Kinlock Huger House at 8 Legare Street was built in 1858. This fabulous intricate gate leads to the magnificent Italian Renaissance Revival Style home.This amazing gate has swirly whimsical designs and beautiful life-like flowers.

Eagle Nest located at 45 Meeting Street was built in 1889. This gate was designed by Philip Simmons a Charleston native. He was called the "The Keeper of the Gate". Simmons was the most celebrated Charleston ironworker of the 20th Century. You can find over 500 pieces of ornamental wrought iron created by him throughout the Holy City. Philip Simmons was born on Daniel Island in 1912 and died in 2009 at the age of 97.

The James Simmons House, a traditional Georgian style home at 37 Meeting Street was built in 1760. The cast iron balcony is thought to be added around 1847. This magnificent ornate gate is an example of the sharp spikes on top of gates and fences for protection. The house number 37 is creatively placed in the gate.

Simmons-Edwards House at 14 Legare Street is a fabulous large Neoclassical house built in 1800. Famous for the decorative wrought iron it is known as the "Pineapple Gates House". George Edwards who owned the house from 1816 until 1835 had his initials designed into the ironwork. In the picture the "E" is distinctive in the round ironwork. The wonderfully ornate ironwork is painted Charleston green.

And another amazing Charleston gate.

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